FootyMAD's Wigan Athletic match preview

Last updated : 15 August 2008 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the West Ham United v Wigan Athletic fixture

West Ham Utd. prepare to entertain Wigan Athletic at Boleyn Ground on Saturday afternoon, needing to improve on a poor record between the sides. The visitors have won 3 of the 6 previous games, with the Hammers winning just 2.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Boleyn Ground was less than a year ago, in August 2007, where the two sides shared the spoils courtesy of a 1-1 final scoreline in a Premier League match.

For a detailed analysis of the head-to-head between the two sides, click here

Recent encounters between the teams:
2007/2008Sat 02 FebWigan Ath.1 - 0West Ham Utd.PREM
2007/2008Sat 25 AugWest Ham Utd.1-1Wigan Ath.PREM
2006/2007Sat 28 AprWigan Ath.0 - 3West Ham Utd.PREM
2006/2007Wed 06 DecWest Ham Utd.0 - 2Wigan Ath.PREM
2005/2006Sat 25 MarWigan Ath.1 - 2West Ham Utd.PREM
2005/2006Wed 28 DecWest Ham Utd.0 - 2Wigan Ath.PREM
2004/2005Sat 02 AprWigan Ath.1 - 2West Ham Utd.CHMP

Recent respective form guides

West Ham United are not in the best of form at home, with two wins, two draws, and two defeats in their last six. While Hammers have scored 8, a worringly large 11 have been leaked at the other end.

Wigan Ath. have an average recent record on the road, seeing them win just 1 and draw 2 of the last six. While the Latics have hit 4 goals, 8 have hit the back of the wrong net.



For a detailed analysis of team form guides throughout the leagues, click here

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
West Ham Utd.61237115
Wigan Ath.6231649

FootyMad's prediction ...

With West Ham Utd. only showing average form at home, the Madmen are expecting them to play out a draw. Score draw

Sequence statistics:
West Ham Utd. Drawn last 2 games at home.
Failed to win in previous 2 home matches.
Not won in the 3 most recent games.
Wigan Ath. No sequences of note